Baseball Balk During Outfield Catch: Inning Over or Dead Ball?

QuestionThere are 2 outs and a player hits a ball to the outfield, and it is caught, but the pitcher balks during that pitch, is the inning over?  Is

Baseball Rules: Runner Hit by Ball - Out or Advance?

QuestionI have a question and need your advice on a call. Bases are loaded with no outs, ground ball hits R2, the ball is called dead by the umpire, R2 is

Understanding Baseball Errors: A Deep Dive into a Close Play

QuestionMy son hit a fly ball to deep left field. He ran down to first and thought he heard the ump yell out.  He hit the bag and started to return to

Understanding "Not Squaring the Ball" in Baseball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionI was reading an article about Graig Nettles son who is a 34 year old in minor league baseball, and the comment was made that he didnt make the maj

MLB Obstruction Rules: History and Enforcement

QuestionWhat is the date of when the rule for obstruction/interference of a base runner begin? AnswerLisa, First off, GREAT QUESTION! Actually made me ha

Batter Throwing Bat: Umpire Authority and Rule Application

QuestionDoes the umpire have  the authority to call a batter out because he threw his bat after hitting the ball  - - the bat landed near the cat

Improve Your Baseball Throwing: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionThis is my first year playing baseball, and im in the 11th grade. I have alot to learn. I take lessons every once in a while. But dont practice tha

Baseball Rules: Bases Loaded, Full Count, 2 Outs - Does the Run Count?

Questionbases loaded; full count on batter. two outs. runner on 2nd base knows he is going on anything.  Pitcher throws ball 4.  runner on 3rd ba

Base Running Rules: When is a Runner Out for Passing?

Questionis it an immediate dead ball when a runner passes the preceding runner? this was an odd play. in a recent game, on a batted ball with one out, a ru

Understanding How a Baseball Game's Winning Pitcher Is Determined

QuestionGood Morning Brian, I know all the particulars about how the winning pitcher is determined whether it be the starter or the relief pitcher.  H

Troubleshooting a 12-Year-Old Baseball Player's Hitting Struggles

QuestionHello, My 12 year old son has been playing travel baseball in south Florida for about 3 years.  He loves playing the game.  He has a ver

Improving Baseball Hitting in 12-Year-Olds: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHello, My 12 year old son has been playing travel baseball in south Florida for about 3 years.  He loves playing the game.  He has a ver

Baseball Play: Line Drive Out of Play & Runner Advancement - Umpire's Discretion

Questionrunners on 1st and 2nd and batter hits a line drive over the first basemans head.  The ball hits the right fielder glove and then gets past hi

Fielder's Choice Scoring: Where Does the Credit Go?

QuestionI have a debate going on with a scorekeeper. On a fielder抯 choice, let抯 say runner on first base with no outs. Batter hits a ball to the shortstop.

Choosing the Right First Baseball Glove for a 3-Year-Old in Iran

QuestionGood mooring I want to buy my nephew his first glove, hes three years old, problem is that he lives in Iran, and Im in the United States. What shou

MLB Umpiring Accuracy: Are Umpires Missing Calls at Home Plate?

QuestionQUESTION: I know watching on TV is not like being there, but, it seems to me too many umpires are making calls made more on where the ball is caugh

MLB RBI Regional Tournament Ruling: Runner Interference in Baseball

QuestionI submitted this question in August to Andrew Mullins on here, but never received an answer, so Im hoping you can help. The game was at a Senior D

Force Play & Tag: Analyzing a Close Play in Baseball - MLB Rules

QuestionGround ball to any infielder, throw to first, first baseman jumps to catch high throw, comes down on bag inadvertently as he is reaching out to tag

Boosting Focus in Young Baseball Players: Drills & Games

QuestionMr. Bundy, I currently have my three year old playing tee-ball and coach pitch.  Physically he is doing well for his age but seems to lose foc

Designated Hitter Rule: Must DH Bat? Understanding MLB Regulations

QuestionHello! Rule 6.10(b)(2) states: The Designated Hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club ch